Discover the skills and training needed for this occupation
Welfare Support Workers provide support, information and advice to clients on emotional, financial, recreational, health, housing and other social welfare matters, and evaluate and coordinate the services of welfare and community service agencies.
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People employed in SAExplore by region
-1%
1-Year changeGrowth in previous years
45%
5-Year changeGrowth in previous years
SA Future Demand:Strong
The skills that Welfare Support Workers need
Learning new skills can certainly get you into a job quicker — but it’s not always about securing a job today. Each skill you build can be a stepping stone towards great opportunities in the future. Here are some skills needed for this occupation
- Teamwork
- Planning and organising
- Digital engagement
- Writing
- Reading
- Learning
- Problem solving
- Oral communication
- Initiative and innovation
Where are people currently employed?
| Region | Employed | 1 Year Change | 5 Year Change |
|---|---|---|---|
RegionSouth Australia - South East | Employed649 | 1 Year Change-2% | 5 Year Change17% |
RegionSouth Australia - Outback | Employed589 | 1 Year Change-2% | 5 Year Change33% |
RegionBarossa - Yorke - Mid North | Employed496 | 1 Year Change-7% | 5 Year Change17% |
RegionAdelaide - West | Employed1330 | 1 Year Change3% | 5 Year Change116% |
RegionAdelaide - South | Employed2330 | 1 Year Change0% | 5 Year Change55% |
RegionAdelaide - North | Employed2344 | 1 Year Change-2% | 5 Year Change34% |
RegionAdelaide - Central and Hills | Employed1033 | 1 Year Change-5% | 5 Year Change36% |
Data from Skills SA, and Jobs and Skills Australia | Skills SA |